Ultimate Steak marinade With bbq season safely here it’s a good idea to have a recipe or two that works for tougher, less expensive cuts of meat. The tougher cuts save you money but the reality is, they taste better. Using a marinade breaks down the tough connective tissue associated with chewy beef. Also, the natural sugars in the ...
Meal Plan Week 75
Meal Plan Week 75 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: The filling and sauce for these enchiladas should be prepped ahead of time, maybe on Sunday before work. I spend most of my last day off doing "meal prep", ...
Easy Roasted Vegetables
Easy Roasted Vegetables This is one of those "recipes" that's dependent on your preference and the veggies you have on hand. I promise you'll come back to this method all the time. It's fast enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough that its sure to impress at any special occasion. This is how you make it: Preheat your oven to ...
Meal Plan Week 73
Meal Plan Week 73 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Light Summer Pasta with Fresh Herbs and Peas Served with... Spicy Scallops ...let the pasta rest on low heat after it’s come together and then cook ...
Light Summer Pasta with Fresh Herbs and Peas
Light Summer Pasta with Fresh Herbs and Peas Speed and efficiency are my motivating factors these days! I’m back to work full time, Mike is ALWAYS at work and we have two babies in diapers! This dinner celebrates all things summers and comes together by the time the pasta is cooked. Originally posted on 19 July 2015! This healthy ...
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole This is a simple make-ahead potato dish that everyone will love. I've cut down on the amount cheese and butter this recipe typically calls for. Instead, I added the heartier flavours of old cheddar, parmesan cheese and salted butter to ensure this casserole is super decadent. A little of these ingredients go a ...
Meal Plan Week 72
Meal Plan Week 72 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Spicy Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Breasts Prepare and marinade the chicken on Sunday night and store in the fridge until you're ready to ...
Asian Style Vegetable Stir Fry
Asian Style Vegetable Stir Fry This is a dish I came up with when I was craving stir fry AND bbq. It was the perfect compromise! I had stir fried veggies with a steak :) What's really cool here is the fact that when I steamed the broccoli in the stock, the stock evaporated when the broccoli was cooked and it coated the veggie in an amazing ...
Meal Plan Week 71
Meal Plan Week 71 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: A perfectly grilled... Steak Serve with... Sesame Garlic Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables Tuesday: Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Soup Serve ...
Sicilian Pesto
Sicilian Pesto I stumbled onto something called "Sicilian Pesto" on Pinterest. I'd never heard of it before. Traditional recipes call for cherry tomatoes and almonds but I took the ingredients I had on hand and this is what I came up with :) This is how you make it; Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper in an oven-safe dish ...
Creole Shrimp and Avocado
Creole Shrimp and Avocado This is another easy and elegant dish, perfect for entertaining but fast enough for a weeknight treat! The cool creaminess of the avocado and the tang from the lime juice contrast perfectly with the spiciness of the creole spice. Originally posted on 12 November, 2015! The cool of the avocado and the ...
Asian-Style Marinated Tomatoes
Asian-Style Marinated Tomatoes This is a recipe that I created years ago! So many years ago. Like I don’t feel old until I do the math, years ago. This is a very simple salad that goes great with ANY protein and ANY side. I especially love when the marinade mixes with the rest of the plate, extra yummy seasoning with the crunch of the green ...